MainStay Suites Florence - Darlington

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Main Stay Suites
4.7 (191 reviews)
1819 West Lucas Street, Building B , Florence , US

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Convenient location (near racetrack/interstate)
Affordable / good value for price (per some guests)
Large refrigerator and kitchen area (noted by a guest)
Lobby appeared neat/clean (noted by one guest)
Cons:
Filthy rooms, roaches, hair on towels
Keys and poor staff responsiveness (missing blankets/towels)
Parking lot/driveway full of large holes
Unsafe environment and property debris; reports of drug use
Missing or unclear breakfast; poor F&B information

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews report very poor cleanliness: filthy rooms, roaches seen in rooms, hair on towels, trash and debris under beds — overall hygiene problems.
Service
5
Mixed-to-poor service: repeated key failures, staff failed to deliver requested blankets/towels; one guest filed a complaint. Some convenience noted but responsiveness is problematic.
Location
9
Consistently mentioned as a positive: close to the race track and near the interstate, convenient for event or travel access.
Room Quality
4
Mixed: beds are repeatedly praised as very comfortable, but other room aspects are poor (holes where rodents enter, filthy floors, gross bathrooms).
Amenities
5
Mixed amenities: one guest noted a nice/new kitchen area and large refrigerator, but breakfast was unclear/absent, TV channel guide missing, and property facilities (parking, structure) in disrepair.
Value for Money
6.6
Several guests commented the price was affordable and reasonable for the cost, though value is reduced by cleanliness and safety issues.
Food and Beverage
3
Negative/unclear: guests reported no obvious continental breakfast, confusion about breakfast availability and lack of F&B information.
Overall Experience
3
Overall negative experience for many guests: reports of unsafe conditions, structural decline, cleanliness issues, and some extremely poor stays; a few positives (beds, location) do not offset major negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:28

Property Description

Modern Accommodations with Free WiFi

Located in Florence, MainStay Suites Florence offers modern 2-star accommodations with convenient amenities. The air-conditioned rooms feature free WiFi and private bathrooms, perfect for a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy room service and rely on the 24-hour front desk for any assistance.

Convenient Facilities for Guests

Each room is equipped with a desk, TV, and a fridge for added convenience. The hotel also provides a business center for those traveling for work, along with vending machines offering snacks and drinks for a quick bite.

Easy Access to Airport

Situated just 8 km from Florence Regional Airport, MainStay Suites Florence ensures a hassle-free journey for guests. Book now for a pleasant and convenient stay at our hotel.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

4.7
Based on 191 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 3
Overall Experience: 3
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Angie • couple • us
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • us
5
It was a reasonable place to take a shower and sleep for 2 nights for the cost.
Pros:

The beds were comfortable, the water was hot with good pressure for a shower, the value/cost was affordable, the refrigerator was big, the kitchen area was nice/new.

Cons:

Well, we did see roaches in both of our rooms we had, the floors were not clean, one of our rooms the keys didn't work the first time so we had to go back to the office-the next day the keys stopped working again and on the last day-none of the keys worked, one of the rooms did not have any blankets and when asked for one they said they would bring it but never did-we had to go back down to the office to get some, no towels in one of the rooms, and the bathroom sink lighting is terrible, no guide on TV or paper saying which channels were which such as TNT is channel 55.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Grace • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

I did get any breakfast during my stay,wasn't sure about the breakfast, the libby area was neat and clean, I saw dining room table and chairs, but nothing about a continental breakfast. OMG!! The beds are the greatest, comfortable, supportive clean,I've stayed at some high-end hotels/motels can't evev measure the comfort of the beds at Mainstay suites in Florence South Carolina Hwy.52

Cons:

The driveway, parking lot was full of holes,large holes, I think it was dangerous because someone could've damage their car or an axel,the Mainstay is a decent price and a decent place to stay, byt something needs to be done to the driveways and parking lot.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • us
1
Terrible!!! Care more about your customers and don’t list slums!!
Pros:

Absolutely nothing!!

Cons:

The room was gross. The nastiest room I had ever seen. You should be ashamed listing this property on your sight.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Brianna • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Allyson • family_with_children • us
2
Overall, it was not a good stay. We’ll never stay here again would not recommend to my worst enemy.
Pros:

I was visiting for the race, I loved how close it was to the track. That is it.

Cons:

Overall, everything could have been better with this stay our room had a whole where you can tell mice/rats were entering and exiting the room. The floor was filthy underneath the bed there were belongings from a previous guest as well as trash. The bathroom was gross. There was hair on the towels prior to us using them a lot of foot traffic of people walking around the hotel.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

close to Interstate.

Cons:

The hotel is falling apart

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Angelia • couple • us
2
I did file a complaint with Choice Hotels
Pros:

Very convenient!

Cons:

Needs improvement

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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king aldo • solo_traveller • us
3
Unsatisfactory, unclean, unsafe.
Pros:

Not much to like about this joint.

Cons:

Facility, structurally, is substandard. Significant volume of patrons appear to be of the Section 8 iteration, with drug use rampant on the grounds, laundry strung up in trees and an inordinate amount of debris throughout the property. Completely unsatisfactory for families or single female travelers. Unsatisfactory, unclean and unsafe across the board.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
7
Stayed here a few times and will again if needed
Pros:

Location to raceway

Cons:

Kinda needs updating outside

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
1
Don't book here. The pictures are old. It looks nothing like this.
Pros:

The beds were comfortable and it was pretty quiet. Traffic is muted very well.

Cons:

NO BREAKFAST AT ALL!! The only 2 reasons I booked is it to be inexpensive because we won't be at the hotel often, and a free breakfast. They are still under renovation and it doesn't look like anything is getting renovated at all.

Your shower must run for 30 minutes to get hot. That's 30 minutes of wasted water. That's a lot of water. The water is cold for those first 25 minutes. I would just call it no hot water in this hotel. You've been warned

The room was dirty with items left over from previous guests. A dirty cup behind the bed and a forgotten charging block and cable, an open cat food container, a used bar of soap, 2 large knives under a cabinet, a leaking kitchenette sink, dirty bathroom exhaust fan, slow draining bathroom sink, no fresh towels daily, no vending machines, no cleaning service during our stay, parking lot is in extreme disrepair, and again, no breakfast. Just a Keurig in the main lobby. You get coffee in your room, but no coffee maker, no iron but it has an iron mount in the room. No hair dryer. The lighting at night in the corridors aren't too bright. The parking lot and entryway is in extreme disrepair. Pull in slowly. At least 5 MPH. There are also a lot of potholes and broken pavement. If you drive a low car or something fancy. Don't book here. You won't make it in their driveway.

The bed though was extremely comfortable as were the pillows. The sheets are very thin.

The TV has a learning curve to operate. But has all your standard channels.

I don't trust the free wi-fi here at all.

The hotel looks nothing like it does in the photos. It's under renovation and it has been apparently for over a year.

The pool is empty and appears that way for a good while.

There was a required $100 dollar refundable deposit they asked for before we received our room keys. This was not mentioned anywhere and it dipped into our vacation budget. Which was not ideal.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • extended_group • us
1
Pros:

Nasty hotel
Seen bugs in bed. I know that cleaners clean they can't help this

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • us
7
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Steph • family_with_children • us
1
Ghetto dirty
Cons:

So dirty and ghetto

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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krystionna • couple • us
1
horrible
Pros:

no breakfast

Cons:

everything

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Terrell
6
Pros:

The pictures looked great

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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ebony • couple • au
1
i wouldnt recommend this hotel to anyone, was terrible
Pros:

free parking and thats it, this hotel was terrible

Cons:

couldn't check in on time as room wasn't ready, mirror had fallen off the wall, dirty towels hanging on the back of the bathroom door, sink wouldn't drain, room wasn't vacuumed, counters weren't clean. overall, terrible experience

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • us
1
Cons:

EXTREME PROBLEM WITH BUG INFESTATION, MAJOR NEED OF EXTERMINATOR, CIGARETTE BURNS EVERYWHERE IN THE ROOM

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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PamelaNMc • couple • us
5
Pros:

The room was spacious for a king room. It was more like a suite with a separate living area, two full baths and a kitchenette.

Cons:

We were initially given a that someone was already living in- long term. The second room had not been cleaned before we were assigned a room we would accept. The water never really got as hot as I liked for it too but it was acceptable.

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • family
2
Pros:

This “hotel” was absolutely disgraceful. It shouldn’t even be open for business. Expedia should not even list this as a property. Check in was at 3pm didn’t get in till 630pm. Get to hotel ceiling tile is falling out of the entrance. Looks abandoned. Gets into room absolutely foul flour is sticky nothing is clean shower is covered in dirt and backing up dirty water. Cigarette burns all over the place. Furniture looks like it was picked up on the side of the road. We had to go buy our own bleach and wipes to clean the place to be able to shower. Walked around in shoes the whole stay. Lock to door was broken off. I have so many pictures of this awful motel hotel.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee